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Southern Alberta Art Gallery offering exhibition tours
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is now offering guided tours of their current exhibitions for those wondering about the history behind the works or art currently on display. The guided tours are included with the admission fee and pre-booking is not required. Tours are being offered three times per week, on Wednesdays from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council planning next steps after City Manager Dalton’s departure
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald He came to Lethbridge under challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting hard but after less than two years on the job, City Manager Craig Dalton is leaving. “I will simply say it’s simply a life decision, those decisions that we all make from time to time and I would ... Read More »
6 responsesAdjournment in record drug seizure case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle millions of dollars worth of drugs into Alberta expects to raise a Charter issue when the case finally goes to trial. Calgary lawyer Allan Fay told a judge Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, his Charter motion – alleging a breach ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused seeks to strike guilty plea in impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who pleaded guilty in 2020 to one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm, then hoped to ask a judge to strike her guilty plea in 2021, may finally get the chance to do it this year. The case was spoken to in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, but Judge Kristin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pre-trial conference ordered in U of L theft case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It may be some time before a 57-year-old Lethbridge woman, who pleaded not guilty in relation to the theft of more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge, is ready to stand trial. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’ Bench, Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said a ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge School Division works toward accomplishment through challenges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division, like many others, experienced challenges in 2021 but also many accomplishments despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Their year began with boundary reviews, to better serve the different communities of Lethbridge. “We looked at as a division where the school pressures were in terms of where our kids went and where ... Read More »
1 response‘Nine lives’ nearly scratched before cold cats rescued
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
Studying to become a paramedic, Nathan Dupont recently got to put what he has learned so far to good use. However, his patients in question were of the four-legged kind and now they’re family pets for Dupont, his girlfriend and their family. And with the recent deep freeze that was gripping all of Alberta, the ... Read More »
2 responsesMinister looks to move forward with SCS regulations after court ruling
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis is glad provincial legislation about supervised consumption sites can move forward after a Monday court ruling. Court of Queen’s Bench Judge R. Paul Belzil in Edmonton ruled against an injunction sought by two groups who wanted to prevent the province from enacting new regulations. ... Read More »
3 responsesUNA urges members to ratify AHS recommendations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The United Nurses of Alberta negotiating committee recommended to the delegates across the province on Friday to ratify the recommendations from the mediator for a new collective agreement with Alberta Health Services and other health care employers. “There is a one per increase as of October 1, 2021, so there will be retroactivity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multi-agency Christmas Hope campaign a success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A lot can be accomplished when a community comes together to help those in need, and thanks to the generosity of many, thousands were able to enjoy Christmas last year. The Christmas Hope campaign served over 5,000 babies, children, and teens, and almost 2,500 adults this year. Which is more than 7,500 individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency department wait times can vary widely, says AHS
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald She didn’t want to ruin Christmas dinner for her family so despite suffering a head injury in a fall, a city woman chose not to accept a trip to hospital by ambulance. A day after her head went through drywall, she decided that she should have the injury looked after. ... Read More »
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